The FSF will endeavour to provide the latest news on technical, commercial and legislative issues, queries and concerns within all disciplines of the fire safety sector.

FSF welcomes the findings of the Independent Review Building Regulations and Fire Safety

The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) broadly endorses the key findings and recommendations detailed by Dame Judith Hackitt in her interim report for the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.

FSF survey reveals overwhelming support for regulatory review

Only 5% of fire and construction professionals agree that Approved Document Part B, which provides guidance to meeting the fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations, is fully fit for purpose. According to the findings of an online survey conducted by the FSF and independent research body NBS, some 96% of those surveyed think that the document should be reviewed.

Call for interest in Brazil Trade Mission

British companies in the fire sector are invited to join a trade mission to Brazil. The Joint International Fire Board, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and the Department for International Trade (DIT) Defence and Security Organisation (DSO) are planning the trade mission on 29-31 January, in response to a requirement from the Sao Paulo Fire Service potentially worth £80 million.

FSF submits evidence to the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

FSF President calls for new National Fire Safety Agency

Fire Sector Federation President Brian Robinson offered the keynote address at the Fire Summit in London on 13 October and offered his views on the way forward for fire safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

FSF submits terms of reference recommendations to the Grenfell Public Inquiry

FSF launches Approved Document B survey

The FSF has launched a survey to understand the fire and construction industries’ views about the future of Approved Document B (Fire Safety). The survey developed over the last few months is being conducted by NBS Research, an independent research organisation.

FSF responds to Grenfell Public Inquiry announcement

The Fire Sector Federation has made an offer to Government to assist in the official Grenfell Public Inquiry and with the expert panel. It is calling on Government to listen to the experience and expertise of the Federation’s membership, who can provide a pan-industry view of the systemic breakdown of fire safety regulation and propose recommendations on possible solutions.

Southwark Council to pay £570,000 for Lakanal failings

DCLG releases Approved Document survey results

DCLG has released a summary of a user survey conducted last year which investigated the usability of Approved Documents B (Fire Safety) and M (Access to and Use of Buildings)to the Building Regulations.

Chairman's summary 2016

FSF urges Government to reconsider school fire safety design proposals

The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) is calling on the Department for Education to re-introduce the concept of property protection into its proposed revisions to Building Bulletin (BB) 100: Design for fire safety in schools, in light of the devastating fire that occurred at The Academy, Selsey on 21 August.

Effectiveness of the RR(FS)O 2005

Chairman’s update

FSF Chairman Brian Robinson provided a brief overview of current affairs and FSF activities at the Forum meeting on 9 March. He noted that a great deal of work was underway within the FSF’s workstreams and highlighted key activities.

Fire & Rescue policy to transfer to the Home Office

The Government has confirmed that responsibility for Fire and Rescue Policy for England will transfer from the Department for Communities and Local Government to the Home Office, with effect from 1 April 2016.

DCLG survey investigates ADB readability

Europe developing community resilience programme

Through its membership of CTIF, the FSF is supporting a European initiative to improve community resilience across Europe. POP-ALERT is a two-year project financed by the European Commission’s 7th Framework Programme.

The Fire Sector Federation is calling for improvements in fire safety maintenance and management to be prioritised by Government following a debate on fire safety in Westminster Hall (Houses of Parliament) on 3 March.

FSF releases Local Acts repeal guidance

The Fire Sector Federation has released a guidance note which provides advice to those who may be considering the removal of fire safety measures that were incorporated into existing buildings under the auspices of the now repealed Local Acts.

FSF responds to Furniture Regulations consultation

Draft Procedural Guidance out for consultation

Draft Building Control and Fire Safety Procedural Guidance is being released for full consultation via the Enforcement Workstream of the Fire Sector Federation (FSF). All comments must be sent to the Chair of the Enforcement Workstream using the appropriate consultation form. The deadline for comments of 10 September 2014.

GGF releases new fire-resistant glazing standard

The Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has developed a new standard covering the specification and installation of fire-resistant barriers containing glass for protection against fire and the effects of combustion.

BSA launches warehouse sprinkler reports

Understanding fire safety in buildings seminar

Delegates gathered in the House of Commons on 4 December 2013 to attend an Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Parliamentary Seminar, held in conjunction with the All Party Parliamentary Fire & Rescue Group and the Fire Sector Federation (FSF).

Minister praises Fire Sector Federation

EC extends hotel fire safety consultation

The European Commission (EC) has announced it is to extend the phase of consultation on hotel fire safety, in order to develop a Green Paper on the Safety of Services, which will focus on tourism services.